used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
the state of being absent
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
Alice
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From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
Alice's
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From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
childlessadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldləs/
without offspring
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
permission to do something
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
deliberationsnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “deliberation” — (usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
your usual mood
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
a man of refinement
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
Goodwin
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
Lindsay's
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
and nothing more
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
others
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From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
pliancynoun
the property of being pliant and flexible
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
determined
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
in the near future
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, in the absence of their daughter, held a very agreeable conversation on the subject of Mrs. Lindsay's visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
which person or people
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading This consideration became a strong element in their deliberations and discussions upon the projected match, and they accordingly resolved to win over Alice's consent to it as soon as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the obedience of her disposition, and the natural pliancy of her character with the opinions of others, they concluded the matter as arranged and certain.
WoodwardnounUS /ˈwʊdwɔːrd/
United States historian (1908-1999)
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They calculated that Henry Woodward, having been reared and educated by his uncle, would be amply provided for by that wealthy gentleman--who, besides, was childless.
but in spite of that
From this reading Neither Goodwin nor his wife was in the slightest degree selfish, yet, somehow, there crept into their hearts a certain portion of selfishness, which could be traced only to the affection which they felt for Alice.
